Long Li

Long Li is a highly accomplished dietetics lecturer and registered dietitian at the University of Surrey. His engagement with various facets of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, combined with curriculum development and innovative programme contributions, have earned him nearly 100% student satisfaction ratings in his module evaluations. Long's remarkable digital presence in dietetics is evident through his management of the Dietetics social media platforms, leading to the winning of the 2023 CN Award for Social Media Personality of the Year and the finalist position for the 2023 BDA Awards Social Media Influencer of the Year. His dedication to enriching the student experience was recognised by the University of Surrey FHMS Prizes for Excellence 2023 Enhancing the Student Experience Award.

Prior to his academic role, Long served in the NHS as a Registered Dietitian, providing specialist oncology care and leading a dietetic team. He successfully led the oncology team and co-led the medical dietetic team in a London hospital, offering clinical and professional guidance to fellow dietitians. As the Pre-registration Clinical Training Lead and Enteral Feeding Lead for Nutrition and Dietetics, he ensured clinical governance in areas like enteral feeding and dietetic student training, including service auditing, improvement, and development of clinical guidelines.

Presently, Long is also a (freelance) Service Evaluation and Quality Improvement Dietitian and is working on several projects locally and nationally. He is leading a national review into services for head and neck cancer patients commissioned by NHS England's Cancer Programme. His research contributions span a variety of topics, from dietetic services to oncology nutrition, presented in several publications and presentations.

In addition to his teaching and clinical roles, Long is actively involved in leadership positions at the BDA. He serves on the BDA England Board, with a special focus on enhancing experiences for students from ethnic minority and international backgrounds. He is also the Treasurer of BDA PENG, and the Education and Research Officer of BDA Oncology Head and Neck Sub-group.